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Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation
A Pacific leader turned activist has pleaded for empathy as he urges radical cli...
Aaron Bunch (AAP) 20 Oct 2026
Weather resistant: $3m fund to protect Pacific projects
Australia will spend $3 million to buffer Pacific nations against the devastatin...
Bougainville residents rescued after more than two months lost at sea
Three Bougainville residents have been rescued after spending 70 days lost at se...
Andrew Mathieson 30 Sep 2026
Kiribati turns to resolving rises in obesity and malnutrition
Kiribati is looking to strengthen food security levels through a program of clim...
Andrew Mathieson 24 Aug 2026
Scholar centres I-Kiribati knowledge, women and cultural resilience
As Kiribati Language Week is celebrated across Aotearoa / New Zealand this week,...
Giovanni Torre 6 Jul 2026
'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign

Samuel Barton began his journey from the Marshall Islands to the corridors of power in Canberra by enraging a schoolteacher. As a student on the island nation, he gave a speech in class about the lega...

Nuclear justice demanded at UN as Pacific nations recall devastating legacy from unauthorised testing

Kiribati and the Marshall Islands have detailed the human cost of nuclear testing in the Pacific, urging the United Nations to address the historic wrongs amid renewed calls for greater justice and ac...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 28, 2026
Experts warn risk of Chinese influence in the Pacific

Kiribati is the latest Pacific Island nation being increasingly infiltrated by Chinese policing influences, causing concern for historic democratic partners.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 6, 2026
Watchdog warns of detrimental China influence on Pacific human rights institutions

A global watchdog has issued a warning over the growing influence of China in the Pacific which could be impacting civic freedoms on the island nations, according to its own report.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 5, 2025
Staying in place: Takaeang, Aranuka residents demonstrate climate resistance on Kiribati

Communities in Kiribati have shown a strong commitment to 'staying in place' despite having to consistently tackle environmental challenges. I-Kiribati researchers played a vital role in the Universit...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 11, 2025
We are more than just climate change, says proud I-Kiribati academic

Pacific Studies doctoral candidate and proud I-Kiribati woman Roi Burnett says her home nation is much more than just 'climate change'. Aotearoa is celebrating Kiribati Language Week this week with th...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 9, 2025
Kiribati's justice system under the spotlight following alleged political interference

A prolonged legal battle in Kiribati involving the influence of its president which has kept an Australian expatriate judge from his family is heading back to its High Court.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 13, 2025
Australia strengthens Pacific ties with Kiribati mission

Australia's commitment to Pacific partnerships was recently reinforced as the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant departed Meanjin/Brisbane for its first deployment of the year.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 3, 2025
Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

New Zealand has pledged to prioritise the wellbeing of Kiribati's community as it reviews development funding following a presidential snubbing.

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Dominic Giannini Jan 28, 2025
Pacific communities struggle to afford to meet basic needs

Prices for the most basic commodities have been crippling a number of Pacific island communities. Purchasing food every day is proving a genuine challenge chiefly for residents of Kiribati, Niue and T...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 24, 2024
Study suggests clean water access could curb Pacific Island obesity rates

A new study by the University of Sydney highlights the impact of water insecurity on sugary drink consumption and rising obesity rates in Pacific Island nations, focusing on Kiribati.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 20, 2024
Kiribati closes border to diplomats until 2025

Kiribati has banned foreign diplomatic visits until 2025 due to national elections in a move that has left officials scrambling for more information.

Kiribati president keeps seat in election's first stage

Kiribati's pro-China President Taneti Maamau and opposition leader Tessie Lambourne have won their seats in a national election held in the remote Pacific Island nation, unofficial results show.

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Kirsty Needham Aug 16, 2024
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